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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join the Test Engineering team supporting the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program. You will work under senior engineers to support, maintain, and troubleshoot test systems used for avionics assemblies.

• Support, maintain, and troubleshoot automated and manual electronics test systems used for qualification, verification, and acceptance testing of avionics packages.
• Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze test results and electrical measurements, prepare technical reports, and present findings to peers and engineering teams.
• Contribute to Failure Review Boards (FRBs) and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve issues.
• Help develop, sustain, and document automated test system hardware configurations and test procedures.
• Assist with environmental testing (temperature, shock & vibration, pressure, cooling systems) and data capture during test events.
• Follow safety, security, and facility access protocols; participate in project planning and equipment readiness activities.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, EE-related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electronics test systems or equivalent lab/support experience.
• Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret security clearance; interim Secret is required prior to start.
• U.S. citizenship required (position requires security clearance; dual citizens are not eligible).

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Desired Skills

• Experience documenting and troubleshooting automated test failures/anomalies, performing root cause analysis, and driving corrective actions.
• Familiarity with automated test hardware/configuration and data-capture equipment (National Instruments, PXI, VXI, GPIB, MXI, etc.).
• Exposure to environmental test equipment: temperature chambers, shock & vibration systems, pressure chambers, water-cooling systems, and amplifiers.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and interconnect diagrams; solid understanding of analog and digital fundamentals.
• Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and one or more programming/scripting languages (C, LabVIEW, Python, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively in team settings.
• Comfortable preparing and delivering technical presentations.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $58,200 — $108,200 per year.
• Final compensation depends on experience, education, skills, and business factors.
• Benefits may include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, parental leave, EAP, flexible schedules (e.g., 4x10), education assistance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and participation in incentive programs where applicable.

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Location & Security Clearance

• Location: Saint Marys, GA (position is based at a secure facility requiring special access).
• This position requires obtaining and maintaining a U.S. government Secret security clearance. Interim Secret clearance is required prior to start.
• The role may require periodic or unscheduled overtime and nonstandard workweeks depending on program and equipment availability.

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Notes & Compliance

This posting is for a role supporting a defense program and includes lawful national security and suitability requirements (U.S. citizenship and security clearance). Careertakes and our client follow applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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